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Before you jump into this blogpost, I want you to know that I don’t know any scam psychics. I’ve only heard about them. I know hundreds of talented psychics and all of them work with integrity. A “gypsy psychic” is a con artist. They have names like “Ms Monica” or “Mrs WIlson” posted on a sign in the window of a non-descript store front studio. Be wary of this type of psychic.

Last week, I had a client that was the victim of a “gypsy psychic” scam. I wish I could say this is rare. Sadly, it’s more common than I’d realized. When I began talking with my colleagues, everyone had clients who reported similar experiences. Here’s how the “gypsy psychic” scam works.

The gypsy entices you in with a sign offering a $10 reading. You think, “Why not? It’s only $10.” The gypsy tells you something vague that rings true enough that you want to hear more. They hook you for $25 – $50 more.

Thus begins the scam. The gypsy sizes you up as they read you. They’re predatory and seek out the vulnerable. They callously throw out teasers like you have cracks in your aura, you have a curse, ,or there is dark energy around you. The “gypsy psychic” indicates they can perform certain rituals that will take away this misery. Oh, and they may also ask you to write down how much you earn and how much you have saved.

As they work their fraudulent magic, they have you buying candles, crystals, medals, oils, or holy water, that can break curses, fix auras or make someone love you.This fake service isn’t cheap. Expect to pay about $500. If you fall for it, they’ll up the ante. The “gypsy-psychic” now tells you that you need to buy larger, more powerful crystals to change your luck because you’re dealing with a powerful curse. The cost for the crystals, good luck and new life is somewhere in the neighborhood of $2500.-$2800.

At the $10,000 level, a gypsy guarantees you great business success, a fabulous forever marriage, and robust good health without serious illnesses. They’ve been stringing you along, priming you for thie big payoff moment.

If you’ve had this experience or anything similar– you’re the victim of a “gypsy psychic” scam. Report them to the police immediately. Gypsies prey on the innocent and vulnerable Instinctively, they know who they can rip off. Genuine, honest psychics do not talk about curses and spells, or dark energy hanging over your head. If you are being asked for more and more money, you need to see this clearly for what it is – fraud. Think about it, can any human being make the kind of promises they’ve been making to you?

Gypsies get away with this because no one reports them. It’s embarassing to admit that you’ve been had by a psychic. You do yourself and every future victim of that gypsy a favor by not taking this lying down. Here is a list of possible actions you can take recommended by my friends who are psychics and metaphysical teachers who gave feedback on this topic on my FB page. There are also suggestions from a lawyer and a police officer.

1) Tell the psychic that they are a fraud and you want your money back,. Tell them you’re reporting them to the police.

2) Report them to the Better Business Bureau.

3) Post comments on YELP or GOOGLE. Use social media to warn people. Believe it or not – a lot of these gypsies have websites.

4) Contact your local police department.

5) Contact your local district attorney’s office

6) Contact the Attorney General’s office.

7) Contact the Division of Licensure, as they are not licensed to sell you what they’re trying to sell you. (Thank you S)

No one hates hearing about people who get ripped off by fraudulent psychics more than honest, caring, genuine psychics. It gives the psychic profession a bad name. It seems like everyone in the psychic community has run across this gypsy sub-culture and feel helpless to stop them. Do what you can to expose them. Report them and post about them on social media. Share what happened to you to prevent future victims. Don’t suffer in silence.

People have asked me, “Are there any dangers in getting a psychic reading?” Sometimes, the only thing stopping someone who is struggling from reaching out is fear.

There are many people who want to see a psychic, who feel curious about it, but then don’t pursue it out of fear.

But which fears are irrational? And are there any real dangers in getting a psychic reading?

First off, you have to be sure you seek out a reputable, professional psychic reader with lots of great feedback and reviews. Once you’ve done that part, that will take away most of your fears. Let’s look at some of the others that might be lingering…

For instance, for my psychic readings and coaching sessions, you’ll pay upfront for a set period of time together. You’ll get your time, and that’ll be that- no upsells or more to buy to get deeper information. I give you everything I’ve got in the time you bought.

You can choose to see me again down the line, or not, but I will not encourage you to come back too often or too soon, as you need give your first reading time to marinate and manifest.

2. You don’t have to be afraid of opening up a professional psychic

Whether you feel skeptical and don’t want to offer up any information so a psychic can “prove” themselves to you, or if you just feel nervous, shy or closed off to share personal information with a stranger, know that if you go in with an open mind and heart, you can get a much deeper and more accurate reading.

For intuitive sessions, I work in a way where I don’t like any information or questions from you at first in our reading, so that I can simply impart guidance or messages as they come through. But halfway through, I do like to take your questions to make sure you that I’ve honored why you booked a reading in the first place, and can walk out feeling clearer and satisfied with your reading.

Healthy skepticism is a good thing. Absolute rigidity about what you need to hear before you’ll believe the psychic is not.

There is a danger in you giving your personal power away to a psychic, hinging on their every word and prediction like its gospel. It’s not set in stone; it’s a reading of the energy that’s current in your life. If you don’t like what you hear, you can change the future you’ll experience, and use the reading as motivation and direction to do so!

There’s a danger in becoming dependent on your psychic. Readings are fun, enlightening, and insightful and you might find yourself wanting another one and another, to clarify this decision and that one. But this goes back to letting your power get away, when you are intuitive yourself. I make sure my clients don’t become too dependent on me, and help empower them to trust their own intuitions

There is definitely a danger of getting swindled or scammed by a psychic who doesn’t come highly recommended! Unless you are there for the fun of it and don’t care a whit about spiritual guidance, don’t go into the first shop with a neon palm sign you find- you don’t know who is on the other side of that door, and there are definitely those who’d like to take advantage of you out there. Do your due diligence to make sure you find a psychic you can trust, before you pay any money at all

These dangers in getting a psychic reading can be eliminated by:

Doing your homework first to make sure you see a reputable, professional psychic like myself

Remembering the future is not set in stone, and every choice you make along the way reshapes your path- take what the psychic says and use it as advice, or impetus, to shape your own future!

Checking in with yourself if you find you’re seeking out psychic advice often- are you becoming dependent? Why are you not relying on yourself?

There is no danger in getting a psychic reading from me at Boston Intuitive.

I work to help empower my clients to take what they learn in a reading with me and apply it to their lives to shape their own destiny. I encourage them to trust their own intuitions and use my readings as validation and direction. I even offer intuitive coaching to help people learn how to rely more on their own intuition and spirit connection. To book a session, CLICK HERE.